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The Broadside

WUNC News
North Carolina
Climate Change
Civil Rights Movement
Native American History
Red Wolves
Charlotte the Stingray
North Carolina State Fair
Lumbee Tribe
Women's Basketball
Mary Lou Williams
Opioid Crisis
Southern United States
NASCAR
Duke University
NCAA
Electric Vehicles
Jazz Music
Fortnite
Community
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Each week, host Anisa Khalifa tells one story from our home in North Carolina, at the crossroads of the South. From news to arts and culture, WUNC News’ “The Broadside” dives into issues that might not make the front page, but deserve a closer look. Along the way, we explore the nuances of our home — and how what happens here ripples across the country. Find new episodes of “The Broadside” every T... more

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Recent Guests

Alice Sebrell
Director of Preservation for the Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center
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Margit Meisner
Former student at Black Mountain College
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John Cage
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Merce Cunningham
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Dorothea Rockburne
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Eli Chen
Digital news producer for WUNC, journalist who researched the story
WUNC News
Episode: The original Siamese Twins
Tanya Jones
Executive Director of the Surrey Arts Council, descendant community leader
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Host

Anisa Khalifa
Lead host of a regional storytelling program focused on North Carolina, covering news, culture, and history.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • The Broadside Evolves the discussion

    Relevant, exceptional research. The Broadside doesn’t just report, they evolve the discussion with comprehensive, honest reporting

    on complex issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMRSFI
    United Statesa month ago
  • I really appreciate stories, news & information that is local.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Old60sHippie
    2 months ago
  • Good

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ibraheem khalifa
    United States6 months ago
  • Greetings from NYC!

    Never been to North Carolina and now I’m inspired to go! We listen every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReadyFreddie88
    United States9 months ago
  • Great!!!

    This podcast is so good!!!!!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ibraheem Khalifa
    United States9 months ago

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The show feels grounded in regional life and history.
Production quality and topic variety are widely valued.
Guests bring diverse perspectives and solid context.
Listeners praise the deep NC focus and strong reporting.

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The original Siamese Twins
Q: How does the museum address their position in relation to world culture and their outsized influence in history?
The museum acknowledges the complex histories—slavery, Southern assimilation, and the twins' fame—while trying to present a truthful, contextual portrait rather than sensationalism, including efforts to transcribe family letters and preserve artifacts.
The shortsighted politics of forever chemicals
Q: What is this proposed PFAS Monitoring and Minimization Plan supposed to accomplish, and what are the main criticisms?
The plan aims to monitor PFAS discharges and require polluters to reduce them; critics argue it relies on self-reporting, covers only a subset of PFAS, and lacks numeric limits, making comprehensive regulation uncertain.
The shortsighted politics of forever chemicals
Q: So Celeste, let's zoom out for a minute. How did PFAS end up in the North Carolina water supply in the first place?
Celeste explains that PFAS entered the Cape Fear River from industrial discharges dating back to a 2017 discovery of contamination, with Kamourous as a key source; subsequent investigations showed groundwater and private wells also affected, leading to ongoing regulatory and legal actions.
Sacred soil: Saving Native American mounds
Q: All right, firstly, could you please introduce yourself?
Angelina Jumper introduces herself as Eastern Band Cherokee and the Cultural Resources Supervisor for the tribe, outlining her role in protecting and managing indigenous mounds.
Opposition to data centers is catching fire
Q: Where do you think tech companies might have gone wrong in their rollout of these projects?
Companies have lumped different types of computing facilities together, from crypto mines to cloud data centers to AI-focused centers, which muddies public understanding and makes it harder to address specific concerns about each project's impact, job effects, and local disruption.

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The show delivers in-depth looks at North Carolina's culture, history, and policy through narrative storytelling and on-the-ground reporting. Episodes span sports fashion, Indigenous stewardship, environmental issues, regional history, and local politics, often featuring historians, descendants, journalists, scientists, and community leaders. The approach emphasizes local voices, nuanced context, and the way regional events ripple beyond the Carolinas. A standout strength is its ability to blend archival storytelling with contemporary relevance, making complex topics accessible and engaging for listeners who care about the South and its broader impact.

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7. Dorothea Rockburne
8. Eli Chen

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